lso was a Watkins distributer for 10 years. After raising her family she and Gary enjoyed making different wood crafts and selling their goods at various craft shows for over 20 years. Some of her interests included sewing, quilting, fishing, camping, gardening, tending to her flowers and spending time with her family. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Loren Leroy Smith. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 57 years Gary; daughters Alphia Stanley (Donnie) of Carbondale, KS, Donna Carter (Marvin) of Oakland, IA and Janette Looper (Mike) of Hancock, IA; sons Gary Rowe, Jr. (Suzie) of Burlingame, KS, William Rowe of Topeka, KS and Charles Rowe (Jenny) of Hancock, IA; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers John Smith of Mayetta, KS, Kevin Smith of Burlingame, KS and James Smith of Topeka, KS; sisters Janey Cruse of Kansas City, KS and Karon Lamoree of North Platte, NE; other family and friends.